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by Ian Thompson
Sat Mar 04, 2017 3:07 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Radiator Cover Added but Radiator Cuts out After an Hour
Replies: 2
Views: 2158

Radiator Cover Added but Radiator Cuts out After an Hour

Just bought a radiator cover but radiator keeps cutting out after about an hour. Ive left a 30mm gap between top of radiator and shelf. Cover 900m by 1400mm
Any ideas?
Thanks
by Ian Thompson
Thu Dec 31, 2015 5:45 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Valiant Ecotec 937 Combination Boiler and Setting Timer on Boiler?
Replies: 0
Views: 2398

Valiant Ecotec 937 Combination Boiler and Setting Timer on Boiler?

Can you set timer on boiler? Can't see anything in instruction manual that says about setting on and off times
by Ian Thompson
Mon Aug 04, 2014 9:51 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Shower screen squeaking ever time it moves - any ideas on fix?
Replies: 3
Views: 12308

Re: Shower screen squeaking ever time it moves - any ideas on fix?

Thanks ~Welsh Brikie,
i'll give it a go!
by Ian Thompson
Sat Aug 02, 2014 4:24 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Shower screen squeaking ever time it moves - any ideas on fix?
Replies: 3
Views: 12308

Shower screen squeaking ever time it moves - any ideas on fix?

Hi
the plastic couplings that hold my shower screen is squeaking like mad evert time I move the glass screen. I've dismantled it and sprayed wd40 onto the plastic but that thas not worked.

Any ideas greatly appreciated, as noise is driving me mad!!!
by Ian Thompson
Tue Feb 12, 2013 2:19 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Triton Thermostatic concentric mixer shower limescale build up
Replies: 3
Views: 4605

Re: Shower fitting

Many thanks htg. I wll take your advice
Regards
Ian
by Ian Thompson
Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:15 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Triton Thermostatic concentric mixer shower limescale build up
Replies: 3
Views: 4605

Triton Thermostatic concentric mixer shower limescale build up

I have a Triton Thermostatic concentric mixer shower fitting fed directly from my combi boiler. The flow control has become very stiff to open and close, probably due to limescale build up. If I take the flow control off, will I be able to increase the movement of it, or is the limescale in the main...
by Ian Thompson
Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:13 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Central Heating Pipework
Replies: 2
Views: 2224

Re: Central Heating Pipework

Thanks for the tip, makes sense, should have thought about that myself!!
by Ian Thompson
Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:12 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Central Heating Pipework
Replies: 2
Views: 2224

Central Heating Pipework

Hi I have a run of piping from floor to ceiling, about 10 ft, in a downstairs room, that is held by clips. About half way down, one of the pipes( I think its the feed as its hotter) has started to bend outwards about a couple of inches from the wall.I've fitted an extra clip to hold the pipe, but it...
by Ian Thompson
Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:54 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Central Heating Problems: Issues after Fitting Boiler Filters
Replies: 2
Views: 2354

Re: Central heating

Thanks htg.
Will do
Ian
by Ian Thompson
Fri Jan 11, 2013 4:58 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Central Heating Problems: Issues after Fitting Boiler Filters
Replies: 2
Views: 2354

Central Heating Problems: Issues after Fitting Boiler Filters

Hi I recently had by boiler serviced and a filter fitted to the feed to collect the gunge that can build up in the pipework. Since this was done I cannot get two of the downstairs radiators( kitchen and dowstairs toilet) to work without switching off one of the upstairs ones! Ive tried bleeding the ...
by Ian Thompson
Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:36 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Thumping pipes
Replies: 4
Views: 1904

Re: Thumping pipes

Hi Htg,
will do, many thanks again.
Ian
by Ian Thompson
Sat Dec 01, 2012 11:20 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Thumping pipes
Replies: 4
Views: 1904

Re: Thumping pipes

Hi HTG,
thanks for the reply, tried reducing the flow by closing mains tap. stopped thumping on taps, but not at shower! its just as bad. Should I get a plumber to fit shock arrrester, and at the same timecheck over/replace shower control?
Thanks
Ian
by Ian Thompson
Tue Nov 27, 2012 2:46 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Thumping pipes
Replies: 4
Views: 1904

Thumping pipes

Hi I've got thumping coming from pipework when shower is shut off and when coldwater feed to washing machine cuts out, and sometimes when taps are switched off. I've lagged and screwed loose piping ( and in the loft), but thumping still happening. I have a combi boiler, so no cold water tank in loft...
by Ian Thompson
Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:36 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Condensation on outside of new windows
Replies: 3
Views: 2635

Re: Condensation on outside of new windows

Hi, many thanks for the repsonse. The condensation covers the whole window, so much so you cannot see out the window! Is this still Ok? it only happens early morning or evening
by Ian Thompson
Tue Nov 20, 2012 4:32 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Condensation on outside of new windows
Replies: 3
Views: 2635

Condensation on outside of new windows

I recently had all my windows replaced, but now find that the upstairs windows at the back of the house have condensation on the outside. this only happens on these two windows, Is there a fault in the windows?
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